First published 2022
A young woman grows up with her mother in a woodland cave, but visions of a distant lake call to her. When a passing traveler mentions Artos, the king of Caer Leon, she knows her path leads to his court. She breaks her promise to her mother and rides toward Caer Leon on her thin horse, carrying a stolen hunting spear and patched armor. Magic flows through her, and she burns with the need to discover her own strength. Her journey becomes a test of courage and desire as she encounters warriors and sorcerers. Beautiful women fall for her charm. She fights battles that could end in death. Through each adventure, she carves out her own place in a world that never expected her. This is her story of finding home, love, and power on her own terms.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, coming-of-age, fantasy
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Caer Leon
Period: Ancient
184 pages · Hardcover · Tordotcom